1965 Map of Round Butte

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The Flathead River carves a deep, winding course through this mid-1960s landscape, marking the boundary between Lake and Sanders Counties. The topography is defined by the sharp contrast between the river's entrenched meanders and the elevated terrain of the Valley View Hills to the east. The settlement at Round Butte sits at the nexus of an extensive irrigation network, characterized by a complex system of waterways including the Pablo 71A Canal and the Pablo 73A Canal. This infrastructure, alongside the Horte Reservoir, underscores the vital role of water management in supporting the agricultural base of the region. A scattered distribution of structures and a dedicated Gravel Pit suggest a community built around resource extraction and land cultivation, while numerous ditches like the Pablo 73A5 Ditch branch out to serve the surrounding fields.